Game Picks - Wednesday: June 17, 2009

Lots more surprises last night. The Blue Jays got a great game from Romero and jumped all over the Phillies' bullpen, which issued eight walks in four innings of relief. The rain delayed the Braves/Reds game after only two innings, which scuttled the game's starters giving the Reds a chance to win the game. The Cardinals pimp slapped the Tigers and starter Justin Verlander. And the Rockies winning streak finally came to an end.

Today's games feature more interleague mayhem and some interesting matchups. Let's jump right into the picks:

• The Cubs over the White Sox: Only a rainout saved the White Sox from what should be a certainty.
• The Giants over the Angels: Lincecum should be an easy pick over the Angel's Palmer. "Should" being the operative word.
• The Blue Jays over the Phillies: Richmond should be a younger, fresher pick than the aged Moyer. There is that "should" word again!
• The Orioles over the Mets: The Orioles are a good hitting team that should smack Tim Redding around.
• The Yankees over the Nationals: The best Nats pitcher is going tonight, but the Yankees wear down the starter, get him out of the game and then feast on the relievers. Wang is going for the Yankees though. hmm...
• The Brewers over the Indians: Really don't like picking Suppon to win. But really can't see the Indians winning either.
• The Braves over the Reds: The Fan loves Micah Owings, but Vazquez is simply the better pitcher.
• The Marlins over the Red Sox: Just like the idea of Miller overpowering the Red Sox hitters.
• The Rangers over the Astros: This is a tough game to figure. Harrison was horrible to start the year, then was great and then went on the disabled list with a bum shoulder. But the Astros are starting Ortiz. Ugh.
• The Pirates over the Twins: Like Snell over Liriano, who just isn't the pitcher he used to be.
• The Royals over the Diamondbacks: Greinke has slipped a little since his great start. And Scherzer has been great at times for the D-backs. Can't see Greinke losing this game though.
• The Tigers over the Cardinals: Despite the Cardinals having the best player on the planet.
• The Rockies over the Bay Rays: Cook has been cooking and Price is still unproven.
• The Padres over the Mariners: Garrett Olson can't have another good game, can he?
• The Dodgers over the Athletics: Kuroda is one of the best pitchers who can only seem to pitch ten times a year.

Another beautiful day in Maine. Have a good one wherever you are.

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